Common Bulletin Insert Chatham-Kent CRCs Sunday, August 16, 2015
PRAYER LIST GRACE CHURCH:We pray for continued healing for Gary
Heyink, who underwent a surgical procedure last week to drain fluid
from around his lungs and heart.He returned home early in the week
and continues to rest and recover there.Gary would like to thank
everyone for their prayers and concern.
FIRST CHURCH:Happy birthday to Mrs. Annie Bisschop, who is
turning 75 on the 17th.Have a blessed day. Mina Wevers is very
thankful for all the people who visit her at Copper Terrace
especially Pastor Jack.She is also thankful to God for His love and
care over her. COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES SERVICE TIME &
LOCATION:First Church at 6:30 pm. OFFERINGS FOR AUGUST ARE
FOR:NeighbourLink EVENING NURSERY SCHEDULE: August 16:Wilma Jansen
and Mark Taekema August 23:Theresa VanderSluis and Ainsley McNamara
August 30:Hilda Wiersma and Amelia DeKoter CHURCH COMMUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENTS Right to Life Chatham-Kent Family Fun Run: The 2nd
Annual Life in Motion Family Fun Run is coming up quick.On
September 12th at Mud Creek Park at the end of Cecile Ave in
Chatham with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.Chip timed 5 km
run, 2 km walk and 1 km walk.Email: [email protected].
Instant T.R.I.P. This is just a reminder that T.R.I.P. is open
throughout the summer at Chatham Christian Schools every Thursday
from 3:00 5:00 p.m.Orders can be faxed ahead of time to 352-4041 or
emailed to [email protected] These orders will be ready for pickup
at the school between 3:00 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays.If your order
cant be picked up during this time, other arrangements can be made
by emailing or calling Suzanne Wiersma 354-8643
Common Insert Bulletin Page 2 TUESDAYS ARE FOR SINGING and we
want YOU, so consider yourself invited! Jubilee Chorus of
Chatham-Kent, in its 54th season, is known for its concerts of
choral excellence, energy, and imagination, as they share their
love for the Lord and all things musical with the greater Chatham
community! New members are most welcome, no experience necessary.
Come try us out on September 1st at our first practice, 7:30pm in
the Worship Center at Chatham Christian School, 475 Keil Drive S,
as we begin preparations for a Festival of lessons and carols in
November. Call Theresa @ 519-351-1478 if you still have questions.
You have always wanted to join us, so do it! Give yourself an
incredible blessing through music each week! "Singing the Psalms"
The 10th annual Dutch Hymn Sing will be held, d.v. on Wednesday,
August 26th at 1:30 in the Westmount Christian Reformed Church, 405
Drury Lane, Strathroy, Ontario. If you love singing the old hymns
in the Dutch language, you will enjoy an afternoon singing your
favourites. Please come and join us; invite your friends; spread
the word. There will be refreshments and fellowship after the
program. For more information contact Marianne Kingma at
519-245-0139 or [email protected] SENIOR'S DAY: All Seniors are
invited to SENIOR'S DAY at Lakewood Christian Campground on
Thursday, August 20 2015.Coffee will be ready at 9:00 a.m.Our
special guests for the day is OASIS (Older Adults Still in Service)
featuring Dave and Sharon Gast of London and Frank and Brenda Bale
of Strathroy.Warren Kimball will be our MC and Pat Kimball will be
on the keyboard.Enjoy a morning of singing, testimonies and drama
and an afternoon of fun, fellowship and relaxation.Bring your own
lunch and lawn chairs. Refreshments will be provided.Cost for the
day is $6.00.Call Lakewood at 519-899-4415 for more information.
Frisian Weekend: It's back and better than ever! It begins with the
horse show at the Tillsonburg Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 22 at
1:00 pm. Refreshments will be available and there is a playground
and swimming available for the children nearby. A church service in
the Frisian language led by Rev. Hellinga will be held at Maranatha
Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, August 23 at 3:00 pm. For more
information contact Edna Salverda (519) 842-5684. See you there!
Finding Unity in Diversity:This week, Dr. Tim Ready, director of
the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic
Relations at WMU, emphasizes that reducing bias inthe criminal
justice system begins with expanding our mindset to view all people
as one community. Go to http://www.cbi.tv to watch this week's
Crossroad Connection! CRC BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS See www.crcna.org
for a complete list THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS: - The Apostles Creed
reminds us that we believe in the forgiveness of sins. Join the
Groundwork conversation on Luke 5 and Matthew 18 to discover why
that little line contains so much joy and hope. Subscribe for free
weekly email notifications at ListenToGroundwork.com or visit
GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or listen now.
TRYOUTS - Liz and Spike are trying out for their schools basketball
team. Do they have what it takes to make the team? Follow the
adventures of Liz and his pals every week: subscribe for free at
getkidscorner.com. Be sure to download this special song, Leap of
Faith, at kidscorner.net. DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT - SATURDAY OCTOBER
17, 2015 - Join over 400 people from all over Ontario to learn
about local hands-on ministry ideas and actions. With attendees and
speakers province-wide, the Day of Encouragement is a great
opportunity for worshipping, learning, connecting and equipping new
and experienced ministry leaders. Join us for the low early bird
price of $70, or the lower price of $30.if you are 30 years of age
or under this year! Find out all the details and register online
at: http://dayofencouragement.ca/ FREE "MAKE A DIFFERENCE" WORKSHOP
- Do you have a heart for people who have lost their home to a
disaster? Please join World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS)
at Third CRC in Lynden, Wash., on October 10, 2015, to find out how
you can help. Learn about DRS's Christ-centered ministry, the
logistics of all of our reconstruction and non-reconstruction
opportunities, and more! World Renew DRS volunteers not only
rebuild homes, they restore hope. Visit worldrenew.net/drs or call
800-848-5818 to find out more and register for this free workshop!
All announcements are due to Sharon Smith by noon on
[email protected]
